conservation of matter

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What is the law of conservation of matter?

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The law of conservation of matter states that matter cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system; it can only change forms.

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If a cube has a mass of 3 grams, what is the total mass of 4 such cubes?

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12 grams

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What happens to the mass of an object when it is crushed or broken?

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The mass remains the same; it is conserved.

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What are the three states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, and gas.

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How are particles in a gas arranged?

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Particles in a gas are able to fly around freely.

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How are particles in a liquid arranged?

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Particles in a liquid are loosely packed.

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How are particles in a solid arranged?

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Particles in a solid are tightly packed together.

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What state of matter takes the shape of its container?

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Liquids and gases take the shape of their container.

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What is an example of a solid?

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An example of a solid is ice.

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What is an example of a liquid?

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An example of a liquid is water.